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The paper relates that Juliet Capulet, as Shakespeare represents her in the play "Romeo and Juliet", is in early adolescence and could not consider marriage for another seven years. The paper points out that while Juliet is marked by traditional qualities of innocence and purity, she has a headstrong character which balances Romeo's impulsivity, and, Juliet establishes the terms of their relationship and exhibits deep strength in her decision to simulate death. The paper then notes that according to Wayne (297), feminist criticism of Shakespeare has been focused on patriarchal structures and women's oppression; instead, the core issue should be historical empowerment. The paper asserts that Shakespeare's work is not important for how he actually represented women but for how he enabled women to think about themselves. The paper highlights how Desdemona in "Othello" bears similarities to Juliet in young age, innocence, and especially in opposing the will of her powerful father.

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"Juliet Capulet, as Shakespeare represents her in the play "Romeo and Juliet", is in early adolescence and could not consider marriage for another seven years. While Juliet is marked by traditional qualities of innocence and purity, she has a headstrong character which balances..."

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